however, when i challenged my anxiety before transition - it was a lot easier to dispel. i had ample evidence and my experience was of generally doing well at life and excelling at achieving my goals.
because of dissociation, the emotions of anxiety were also more distant and they were a lot easier to ignore.
although i was much less conscious about anxiety in any way, it was something i could manage and keep contained. it mostly impacted my relationship with my partner.